The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Volume 4Vernor and Hood; John Walker; Cuthell and Martin; W.J. and J. Richardson; Longman and Rees; R. Lea; and J. and A. Arch. ; T. Maiden, printer, Sherbourn-Lane, 1804 |
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... matter in a clear light . In the reign of Queen Elizabeth , says my author , the renowned Wal- singham had many spies in his service , from whom the government received great advantage . The most eminent among them was the statesman's ...
... matter in a clear light . In the reign of Queen Elizabeth , says my author , the renowned Wal- singham had many spies in his service , from whom the government received great advantage . The most eminent among them was the statesman's ...
Pagina 10
... matter , and so many useful hints upon this subject , laid together in so clear and concise a manner . THE English have not been so careful as other po- lite nations , to preserve the memory of their great ac- tions and events on medals ...
... matter , and so many useful hints upon this subject , laid together in so clear and concise a manner . THE English have not been so careful as other po- lite nations , to preserve the memory of their great ac- tions and events on medals ...
Pagina 13
... matter , I bought a fine flaxen , long wig , that cost me thirty guineas , and found an opportunity of seeing her in it the next day . She then let drop some expressions about an agate snuff - box . I imme- diately took the hint and ...
... matter , I bought a fine flaxen , long wig , that cost me thirty guineas , and found an opportunity of seeing her in it the next day . She then let drop some expressions about an agate snuff - box . I imme- diately took the hint and ...
Pagina 14
... matter , from prosecuting his suit any other way . In answer , however , to Mr. Softly's request , I shall acquaint him with a method made use of by a young fellow in King Charles the Second's reign , whom I shall here call Silvio , who ...
... matter , from prosecuting his suit any other way . In answer , however , to Mr. Softly's request , I shall acquaint him with a method made use of by a young fellow in King Charles the Second's reign , whom I shall here call Silvio , who ...
Pagina 18
... matters as come to my hands through the mouth of the lion . There will be under it a box , of which the key will be in my own custody , to receive such papers as are dropped into it . Whatever the lion swallows I shall digest for the ...
... matters as come to my hands through the mouth of the lion . There will be under it a box , of which the key will be in my own custody , to receive such papers as are dropped into it . Whatever the lion swallows I shall digest for the ...
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Pagina 356 - Yet, when I approach Her loveliness, so absolute she seems And in herself complete, so well to know Her own, that what she wills to do or say Seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best.
Pagina 306 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Pagina 63 - ... behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. "And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and honour, so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
Pagina 359 - But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
Pagina 62 - O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.
Pagina 62 - Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad...
Pagina 223 - And Hazael said. But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing?
Pagina 111 - A GOOD conscience is to the soul what health is to the body : it preserves a constant ease and serenity within us, and more than countervails all the calamities and afflictions which can possibly befal us.
Pagina 175 - Timogenes would have scorned to have betrayed a secret that was intrusted with him, though the fate of his country depended upon the discovery of it. Timogenes took away the life of a young fellow, in a duel, for having spoken ill of Belinda, a lady whom he himself had seduced in her youth, and betrayed into want and ignominy.
Pagina 427 - It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever...